SCALLOP EARLY NOTICE: Cobscook, Whiting & Dennys Bays; Machias and Little Machias Bays; Western Bay CLOSURES

Please be advised that DMR is processing an emergency action that will implement emergency conservation closures in the areas below, effective Sunday, January 19, 2025:

We are wanting to provide early notice to allow additional time for harvesters to make safe travel plans, as needed. A follow-up notice will be issued on Friday with the complete details of the emergency rulemaking package, along with updates to the scallop boundaries map.

Please do not reply to this email; the mail box is not monitored. For more information, I can be reached at [email protected] or 207-441-5040. Thank you!

Fair winds to you and yours.

Melissa D. Smith

Marine Resource Management Coordinator

Maine Department of Marine Resources

21 State House Station, 32 Blossom Lane

Augusta, ME 04333-0021

Updated Contact: (207) 441-5040

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